US Bridges

SH 9 - 5 Log 11.94 over North Fork

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · S Outskirts of Paron · Structure no. 000000000003098

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,299
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 - 5 Log 11.94 over North Fork is a concrete slab carrying SH 9 - 5 Log 11.94 over North Fork in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2028. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 - 5 Log 11.94
CrossesNorth Fork
LocationS Outskirts of Paron
RouteState Highway 9
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77088, -92.76021
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2018)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 - 5 Log 11.94 over North Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 - 5 Log 11.94 over North Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 - 5 Log 11.94 over North Fork carry?

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 - 5 Log 11.94 over North Fork?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 - 5 Log 11.94 over North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.